Updated 17 October 2026: Gravity section added, every price re-checked at UK retailers, and series details checked against Head’s launch material and retailer specs. Earlier versions of this guide carried prices and claims we could no longer source; they have been corrected or removed.

You’ll see Head rackets on plenty of UK padel courts, from Playtomic social sessions to the Premier Padel tour, where Arturo Coello plays with his own Head signature line. For the UK player, the brand’s size means one thing above all: whatever your level, there is probably a Head racket that suits you.

The problem is the range. Head makes a lot of padel rackets – several series, several tiers within each series, and a naming convention that takes some time to learn. This guide cuts through it.

How Head organises its padel range

Head groups its padel rackets into series, and the series tell you a lot about what the racket is trying to do. The key variable is shape, and Head uses all three: round, teardrop and diamond.

Round shapes have a larger, lower sweet spot. They’re forgiving and comfortable, and they suit players who win points with placement and patience.

Teardrop shapes sit in the middle. The sweet spot is a little higher, giving better control on directed shots while still offering enough forgiveness for recreational play. Most intermediate players end up here.

Diamond shapes push the sweet spot high on the face for power on overheads and attacking shots. They’re less forgiving and suit players with consistent technique. Our padel racket shape guide goes deeper on the trade-offs.

Within each series, the tier name gives you the level. “Team” models usually have softer fibreglass faces and suit intermediate players; “Pro” and “One” models generally add carbon to the face and aim at tournament players.

The main series: who they’re for

Speed – teardrop, versatile. Head pitches Speed as its all-rounder, a blend of power and control. The Speed Team has a fibreglass face for a soft feel and easy power; the Speed Pro and Speed One move up to tournament level. The 2025 Speed Team was £89.99 and the Speed Pro £129.99 at PDH Sports when we checked, both well below their £165 and £235 RRPs.

Radical – teardrop, low balance, control. The 2026 Radical rackets are built for tactical, rhythm-based play that defends well and still finishes at the net. The Radical Team has a fibreglass face; the Radical Pro adds carbon for a stiffer, more precise feel. Prices ran from £112.50 (Team) to £149.99 (Pro) at PDH Sports, with the Team at £112.99 at Padel Market.

Extreme – diamond, attacking. The Extreme series is for players who want power on smashes, viboras and aggressive volleys. The Extreme Team is the softest and most forgiving of the series, with a fibreglass face, and was around £113–£115 at both retailers. The 2026 Extreme Pro sat at £206.99–£215.99.

Coello – Arturo Coello’s signature line, five models deep. The Coello Pro is the diamond-shaped, 370 g power racket, at £256.99 at Padel Market (RRP £302.99). The line also reaches down to the Coello Vibe, an entry-level racket with an oversized teardrop frame, at £84.99 at PDH Sports.

Gravity – round, control. Most of its models are aimed at experienced players, despite the forgiving shape. It gets its own section below.

Head Gravity padel rackets

Gravity is Head’s round-shaped padel series, built around a big sweet spot and Head’s Control Foam core. If you search “Head Gravity” you will mostly find tennis rackets; the Gravity tennis line, which Alexander Zverev uses, is a separate product, so add “padel” to the search and check the listing says padel racket.

The current padel Gravity generation launched in 2024. We found no 2025 or 2026 padel Gravity at UK retailers, and the 2024 models were selling well below RRP when we checked. Head’s 2024 launch material, as reported by Padel Addict, splits the range like this:

  • Gravity Pro – the flagship, for tournament players. Hybrid woven hitting surface, Auxetic 2.0 and a spin surface. Retailers list it at 365 g. Launched with Edu Alonso and Daniel Windahl as endorsees. £109.99 at PDH Sports (RRP £200).
  • Gravity Motion – lighter than the Pro, with a fibreglass face, for advanced and tournament players. Padel Market’s UK store had the earlier 2022 Motion (355 g) at £96.99.
  • Gravity Team – a lighter build with a lower balance, aimed at intermediate players. We could not find it in stock at a UK retailer on the day we checked.
  • Gravity Team Light – the lightest Gravity at 340 g, aimed at casual and intermediate players. £69.99 at PDH Sports (RRP £125).

Gravity suits a player who defends from the back, likes to build points with lobs and placement, and wants a racket that forgives off-centre contact. The Gravity Team Light is the only model Head aims at casual players; the Pro and Motion assume a well-grooved technique, despite the friendly round shape.

Which Head racket for which player

If you’re a beginner

Start light and forgiving. The Gravity Team Light (round, 340 g, £69.99), the One Ultralight (round, 300 g, £109.99 at PDH Sports) and the Coello Vibe (oversized teardrop, £84.99) are all built for players still finding their swing. The Head One Ultralight is the lightest adult racket in this guide by some distance.

Leave the diamond-shaped top models (Extreme Pro, Coello Pro) until you’ve built more consistency. They reward clean contact and can feel unstable if you’re still developing your swing.

If you’re an intermediate player

Teardrop “Team” models are the natural next step. The Radical Team (around £113) suits a patient, control-first game; the Speed Team (£89.99 when we checked) gives a little more easy power. If you prefer round shapes, the Gravity Team is the intermediate Gravity, if you can find one in stock.

If your game involves a lot of net play and quick exchanges, the Speed series is worth a look – Head builds it around that versatile, faster style of padel.

If you’re an advanced player

You probably already know what you want from a racket. The Extreme and Coello series cater to the attacking game; the Radical Pro, Speed Pro and Gravity Pro reward precise, technical play. Expect to pay roughly £110–£260 depending on model and discount.

At this level, racket choice is personal and often comes down to feel. If you can demo a racket before buying, do it – PDH Sports, for one, runs a demo court in Derby.

Head vs the other major brands

Head’s main competition in UK shops is Nox, Adidas and Bullpadel. Each has a different character.

Head vs Nox – Nox has a strong following among players who want an aggressive, spin-heavy game. Head covers all three shapes and every level across its series. Neither is objectively better; it depends on your playing style.

Head vs Adidas – compare the two model by model on shape, weight and face material, and pick the racket whose spec suits your game.

Head vs Bullpadel – Bullpadel has a strong technical reputation, particularly in the mid-to-high price range. We cover the Bullpadel Vertex separately if you’re comparing.

What to expect from UK pricing

In October 2026, Head’s adult range ran from about £57 (the Evo models at PDH Sports) to £256.99 (Coello Pro at Padel Market). Most of the models in this guide were discounted well below RRP, often by a quarter or more, and older-generation stock such as the 2024 Gravity was cheapest of all. Prices were checked at PDH Sports and Padel Market’s UK store on 17 October 2026; racket prices move with sales and new releases, so check before you buy.

Buy from a padel specialist where you can, because they can advise on which model suits your game. If you’re newer to the sport and not sure whether to start with Head or another brand, our first padel racket guide covers the full buying process without assuming you’ve already chosen a brand.

A quick note on Head’s racket weight

Head’s full-weight adult models mostly sit in the mid-to-high 300s: retailers list the Gravity Pro at 365 g and the Coello Pro at 370 g. The lighter options are the 340 g Gravity Team Light and the 300 g One Ultralight. If you have a shoulder or elbow concern, start at that lighter end.

Our padel racket weight guide goes deeper on this if weight is a significant consideration for you.